RRB-NTPC 2021 General Awareness
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 51
GK
Ramesh invested ₹25,000 each in two different schemes for 2 years. The rate of interest in the first scheme is 8% per annum, compounded annually, and in the second scheme it is 6% per annum, compounded annually. What is the difference in the compound interest earned from both the schemes?
A
₹1,070B
₹1,050C
₹1,060D
₹1,040Question 52
GK
The average of five consecutive integers is 12. What is the largest of these integers?
A
13B
16C
11D
14Question 53
GK
Which country is known for its unique 'Dragon King' monarchy?
A
BhutanB
Sri LankaC
ChinaD
BangladeshQuestion 54
GK
What does the number of compressions or rarefactions passing a point per unit time represent in a sound wave?
A
WavelengthB
FrequencyC
AmplitudeD
LoudnessQuestion 55
GK
In the following triads, each group of letters is related to the subsequent one following a certain logic. Select from the given options, the one which follows the same logic. WASH - HSWA - WSAH NEST - TSNE - NSET
A
OILS - SLOI - OLISB
PACE - PCAE - ECAPC
TRAY - RATY - RAYTD
FOGS - SGFO - OGFSQuestion 56
GK
The average of three numbers is 49. The first number is twice the second, and the second is twice the third. What is the largest number?
A
21B
42C
84D
63Question 57
GK
Which of the following are aspects of the Centre-State legislative relation? 1. Territorial extent of Central and state legislation 2. Distribution of legislative subjects 3. Parliamentary legislation in the state field 4. Centre's control over state legislation
A
Only 1 and 2B
Only 1, 2 and 3C
All 1, 2, 3 and 4D
Only 2 and 3Question 58
GK
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operation(s) to the first number. Select the number-pair in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following pairs. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding to/subtracting from/multiplying with 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 11, 68 14, 86
A
17, 103B
17, 104C
18, 103D
18, 104Question 59
GK
Namesh starts from point A and drives 4 km towards west. He then takes a left turn and drives 5 km. He takes a final left turn and drives 6 km and stops at point B. Rimit starts from point P, which is 16 km east of Point A, and drives 3 km towards east. He then takes a right turn and drives 5 km. He takes a final left turn and drives 3 km and stops at Point Q. What is the shortest distance between Point Q and Point B? (All turns are 90 degree turns only.)
A
19 kmB
20 km C
21 kmD
22 kmQuestion 60
GK
In this question, a statement is given followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true, and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Reports indicate that fish populations in River Y have declined sharply due to excessive fishing and industrial pollution. Courses of Action: I. Fishing in River Y should be regulated for at least six months. II. Industries should be ordered to treat waste before discharging into River Y.
A
Only II followsB
Neither I nor II followsC
Only I followsD
Both I and II followQuestion 61
GK
Which of the following Articles deals with the composition of the panchayats?
A
Article 243DB
Article 243CC
Article 243BD
Article 243AQuestion 62
GK
Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows containing 4 people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. In row 1 - A, D, O and P are seated and all of them are facing south. In row 2 - U,W, Y and F are seated and all of them are facing north. Thus each person faces another person from the other row. U sits third to the left of Y. The one facing P is an immediate neighbour of Y. A sits at some place to the right of P and is not facing W. D sits third to the right of O. Who amongst the following faces F?
A
UB
DC
AD
WQuestion 63
GK
6 is related to 34 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 8 is related to 46. To which of the given options is 10 related, following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding to/subtracting from/multiplying with 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
A
57B
55C
56D
58Question 64
GK
If i is the angle of incidence and r is the angle of refraction, which relation is correct according to Snell's law?
A
sin i ÷ sin r = constantB
sin i x sin r = constantC
sin i + sin r = constantD
sin i - sin r = constantQuestion 65
GK
When a plain text email is sent, which Content-Type value is typically specified in the message header, according to MIME standards?
A
text/html; charset=ASCIIB
text/plain; charset=UTF-8C
multipart/mixedD
application/octet-streamQuestion 66
GK
A, B, C, D, E and F have different heights. C is shorter than exactly 1 person. D is shorter than A but taller than F. E is shorter than F, and C is shorter than B. How many people are taller than D?
A
4B
1C
3D
2Question 67
GK
Refer to the given letter, number, symbol series and answer the question that follows. (Left) D 4 & A $ Z G 7 R 5 % W 2 @ 3 # V 6 & F Y (Right) If all the numbers are dropped from the series, which of the following will be seventh from the right?
A
GB
%C
@D
WQuestion 68
GK
In a certain code, 'books are knowledge' is coded as 'mk xp zj', 'knowledge is power' is coded as 'zk xp vr', and 'power brings success' is coded as 'vr mk gt'. What is the code for 'is' in that code? (All codes are two-letter codes.)
A
xpB
vrC
zkD
mkQuestion 69
GK
Which Governor-General of India (1848-1856) was mainly associated with enforcing the Doctrine of Lapse to annex Indian states without a male heir?
A
Lord DalhousieB
Lord CornwallisC
Lord HastingsD
Lord WellesleyQuestion 70
GK
The price of 4 pens and 5 notebooks is ₹130. If the price of a pen increases by 25% and the price of a notebook decreases by 20%, then the price of 2 pens and 4 notebooks becomes ₹82. What is the original price of 1 pen and 2 notebooks?
A
₹30B
₹25C
₹20D
₹40Question 71
GK
Which of the following statements, in the context of Indian citizenship provisions, is correct? I) Citizenship is listed in the State list. II) Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution of India deal with various categories of persons who are entitled to citizenship. III) There are only three ways to get Indian citizenship.
A
Only IIIB
Only IIC
Only I and IIID
I, II and IIIQuestion 72
GK
In 1878, dissatisfied followers of Keshab Chandra Sen established the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj. Who among the following were its founders?
A
Sib Chandra Deb, Rabindranath Tagore and Surendranath BanerjeeB
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Ananda Mohan Bose and Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeC
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Debendranath Tagore and Keshab Chandra SenD
Ananda Mohan Bose, Sib Chandra Deb and Umesh Chandra DuttaQuestion 73
GK
Pure ghee costs ₹112/kg. After adulterating it with vegetable oil costing ₹56/kg, a dishonest shopkeeper sells the mixture at the rate of ₹91/kg, thereby making a profit of 30%. In what ratio does he mix the two?
A
2:3B
6:5C
3:5D
1:3Question 74
GK
Life expectancy is an indicator of which of the following?
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Human Development ReportB
Technology and Innovation ReportC
Commodities and Development ReportD
World Employment ReportQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following traditional dance forms in India incorporates the use of a pair of decorated sticks and is traditionally performed during Navratri?
A
BhangraB
BihuC
KoliD
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